Clarityn Allergy Tablets

Clarityn Allergy Tablets provide effective, non-drowsy relief from the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies. Each tablet contains loratadine, a trusted antihistamine that works for up to 24 hours to help relieve sneezing, a runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, and an itchy nose or throat.

Clarityn Allergy Tablets help you stay comfortable throughout the day without causing drowsiness in most people. They are ideal for treating seasonal allergies caused by pollen as well as year-round allergies triggered by dust mites, pets, and mould.

• Provides up to 24-hour allergy relief

• Non-drowsy formula for most users

• Relieves sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes

• Effective for hay fever and other allergic conditions

• Contains loratadine, a trusted antihistamine

  Dosage

  • Adults and children over the age of 6 who weigh more than 30kg (4st 7lbs) : Take 1 tablet once a day.

  • Not recommended for children under the age of 6 or children who weigh less than 30kg (4st 7lbs).

  Ingredients

  Active Ingredient: Loratadine 10mg

  Other Ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, magnesium stearate.

  Warnings

  Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Clarityn Allergy Tablets if:

  • You have liver disease.

  • You are scheduled to have any skin tests for allergies. Do not take Clarityn Allergy Tablets for two days before having these tests. This is because it may affect the test results.

  If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Clarityn Allergy Tablets.

  Children

  Do not give Clarityn Allergy Tablets to children younger than 6 years old or to children who weigh 30 kg or less. There are other formulations more suitable for children younger than 6 years or with a body weight of 30 kg or less.

  Other medicines and Clarityn Allergy Tablets

  The side effects of Clarityn Allergy Tablets may increase when used together with medicines that alter the performance of some enzymes responsible for drug- metabolism in the liver. However, in clinical studies, no increase in side effects of loratadine was seen with products that altered the performance of these enzymes.

  Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines taken without a prescription.

  Clarityn Allergy Tablets with alcohol

  Clarityn Allergy Tablets have not been shown to add to the effects of an alcoholic drink.

  Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

  If you are breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of Clarityn Allergy Tablets during pregnancy (medicines can affect the unborn baby).

  Do not take Clarityn Allergy Tablets if you are breastfeeding. Loratadine is excreted in breast milk.

  Driving and using machines

  In clinical trials that assessed driving ability, no impairment was observed in patients receiving loratadine. At the recommended dose, Clarityn Allergy Tablets are not expected to cause you to be drowsy or less alert. However, very rarely some people experience drowsiness, which may affect their ability to drive or use machines.

  Clarityn Allergy Tablets contains lactose

  Clarityn Allergy Tablets contain lactose; if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

  Storage

  Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

  Do not use this medicine after the ‘EXP’ date shown on the pack.

  Store below 25ºC. Protect from sunlight.